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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,557.66, 24,845.76 and 12,867.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,557.66, 24,845.76 and 12,867.30 is: 19,308.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,557.66 : 24,845.76 = 12,867.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,557.66/24,845.76 = 12,867.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,557.66x = 24,845.76 × 12,867.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,557.66x = 319,697,847.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,697,847.65/16,557.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,308.15

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